Offshore wind and offshore energy support
Offshore wind has become a shipping business in its own right: installation vessels, cable layers, crew transfer and service operation vessels, plus the ports that can carry the component loads. The maintenance demand grows every year as installed capacity ages.
LD Armateurs expands offshore support fleet with DP2 cable installation vessel
LD TravOcean, a subsea specialist of LD Armateurs, receives 88.3-metre DP2 vessel TVO Mariner for enhanced cable installation and offshore wind operations.
CSL OWL launches methanol-capable subsea rock installation vessel
CSL OWL has launched the first of two new vessels for offshore wind projects, designed to support rock installation and equipped for methanol operation.
Dong Fang Offshore Orders New Vessel from Vard
Taiwanese offshore vessel owner Dong Fang Offshore approves construction of another support vessel from Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, adding capacity.
EIB loans €100 million for Klaipėda port expansion and clean-energy projects
The European Investment Bank provides significant funding to transform Lithuania’s largest seaport into a strategic gateway for defence, energy, and trade.
EIB finances Klaipėda port's defence and clean-energy transformation
The European Investment Bank has committed €100 million to enhance Lithuania’s largest seaport, focusing on military and environmental infrastructure.
Taiwan-bound subsea construction vessel on its way to Norway for final outfitting
Norwegian VARD shipbuilder launches hull of OSCV for Dong Fang Offshore, set for final outfitting in Norway. Read the details.
Windward Offshore Completes Four-Vessel CSOV Fleet
Windward Offshore has completed its four-vessel CSOV fleet with the delivery of Windward Hamburg, enhancing offshore wind project support.
Propeller Service Guide – When, What & Choosing a Contractor
Find out what propeller service covers, when a vessel needs it, and how to vet contractors – class approvals, certifications and red‑flag signs.
Choosing a Service Provider for Used Construction Machines on Board
This guide explains what services for used construction machines entail, when vessels need them, how to vet providers and three practical tips.
Victoria launches Australia’s first offshore wind auction – 2 GW on offer
The Victorian government opened a request‑for‑proposals for 2 GW of offshore wind capacity, outlining criteria, timelines and long‑term targets that will.
Astro Offshore and Oceaneering seal MOU to deliver integrated subsea solutions
The partnership pairs Astro Offshore’s new DP3 multipurpose support vessel with Oceaneering’s ROV expertise, expanding capabilities for offshore.
Larsen & Toubro wins major offshore contracts from ONGC
Indian engineering firm secures orders worth up to 10,000 crore from Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for pipeline and platform projects. Read the full details.
DOF lands $15‑25m Caribbean contracts for two AHTS vessels
DOF Group has secured firm, multi‑million‑dollar work for a pair of anchor handling tug supply ships in the CARICOM area, with 150 days of deployment, ROV.
Tekmar lands €1 m concrete protection contract for a major European offshore wind farm
Tekmar Group has secured a roughly €1 million deal to design and supply concrete cable‑protection systems for an undisclosed large‑scale offshore wind.
Sumitomo Joins UK Floating Wind Project Gwynt Glas
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation acquires 33.3% stake in Gwynt Glas floating wind farm, marking entry into this sector.
OEG wins major contract for Gennaker wind farm corrosion protection
OEG has secured a significant contract from Skyborn Renewables to provide subsea corrosion protection for the 976.
ABB powers Allseas' new heavy transport vessel Grand Tour
ABB will supply power and propulsion systems for a 230-meter semi-submersible vessel built by Guangzhou Shipyard International, due for delivery in 2028.
Cadeler Orders Two New Wind Installation Vessels for $930M
Cadeler has secured a significant contract with COSCO Shipping Offshore to build two T-class vessels, expected to boost the offshore wind sector's capabilities.
ZTT launches new cable-laying vessel for offshore wind
China’s ZTT Submarine Cable & System has launched Lan Hai Ling Hang, a self-propelled cable-laying vessel equipped for deepwater environments.
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